SHOULD I REALLY BE HAVING SURGERY IN VANUATU?? 😬 (Episode 287)
17 November 2024 · 21 min · 207K views
What this video covers
The crew of the Lagoon 450 *Parlay Revival* clears customs at Port Resolution on Tanna Island, Vanuatu, after a 1,000-mile passage from Tonga.0:02 Local authorities conduct a two-hour drug search upon arrival.0:15 The crew hikes to the summit of the active Mount Yasur volcano, experiencing significant volcanic activity and sulfur emissions.8:38 They subsequently host local children from a nearby village for their first sailing experience, providing them with supplies and surfing equipment.10:36
The vessel then completes a 150-mile downwind passage to Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu, navigating with caution to avoid overhead power lines near the marina.16:45 In Port Vila, the chief engineer consults a dentist regarding an impacted wisdom tooth.17:11 The dentist recommends a two-hour surgical procedure involving jawbone drilling and potential nerve risks, requiring a one-week post-operative recovery period.19:17 Due to the approaching cyclone season and the desire to continue the circumnavigation toward the Solomon Islands, the crew decides to postpone the surgery and depart Port Vila.21:13
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